Friday, 2 September 2011		32
	HI, Andrej, I could not remember if I wrote to you since reading your last story in Italy 1, 2 and the last 3. I have to tell you I enjoyed your story in Italy 1, 2 and 3 very much and in fact read it three times, referring went back to 1 and then down through them all the last time. What a wonderful conclusion to the completion of the story and it seem to me and being not a great writer myself. Yet, seeing bits and pieces of 1 and 2 in the last Italy 3. To which the reason the last time reading I started so all would be fresh in reading. It was just a wonderful story with a nice resolution at the end for one and all!! I want to Thank you for sharing your stories to me in English. As that has to take some work. Though one maybe two a little hard to read in the beginning, still enjoyed all of your stories, Andrej!! You have a nice style of writing! I hope you continue to write wonderful stories!! Warm hugs in a nice friendship, and again thanks for sharing! J.N.

	Wednesday, 10 August 2011		31
	Hi, Andrej! Oh my goodness the story of: "Italian Brothers - 2" was a wonderful story all the 11 Chapters. Though a little rough in the beginning, yet, understand, What a wonderful story!! First with the family and wanting violin lessons, getting there and then having to go back to the farm of hard labor. To meeting up with cousin and learning fun times to the sail boats and the boy to the reasonable size ship and what he learned with the captain and all the men a few nice in doing so, but the others rough To the meat up of Tommaso & Gaetano as one and finally after a winter, where being close and finally their true feelings came out naturally to the rings later on in the travel with the Master... To the separation and how they both left and went in different directions thinking each other had died. To finally near the end of the adventure and both doing so well, that they met back up by accident and the sparks never left and they told their story to each other!! Back as one and their trusted friend in a bad spot and helping them out and kept the secret and protecting them!! What a wonderful 11 chapters and a joy to read. I had to read in all one night with little sleep!! Excellent like the rest of your books, Sir!! Hugs, Geno and many thanks in sharing your works of writing!! Greatly appreciated!

	Wednesday, 29 June 2011		30
	Dearest Andrej, Brothers of Italy - 1: I have to say I was not sure in starting out if I would like this story. Yet I got as far as chapter 6 and said "you fool, go back and reread it." So I did and the second time things gradually fell into place. Yet, one of the things I had ask is just how and if the story of that time in Italy was factual information? As if so that is something I am guessing I would be proud about the citizens of that area who stood up for themselves gradually and how it all came about. As for the sexual part of it all? In the story it seem to me it was an expected way of life till one was old enough to get married. By the sounds no objections and in that no rape, beatings or whippings. Just something that was. That is one thing that is hard for lots to understand how a younger can love or possible of loving a older person. Yet, clear in the story that was the case. What was unique in the older verses younger. Though they both did their own share of with other lads. That they gradually seen their true love for each other. That the older one, excepted his love though growing older, to be his one and only lover for life. It was wonderful that one that was hot looking fighter for the good of the country. How though after a period of time, knowing the gentleman said over and over again, I have a lover, how he was the key person that brought them the two lovers back together again. Even though it took a battle and sitting there during the recovery of the one How they built a relationship even stronger and a business! To the younger one going back to his Dad and to find out all the time Dad knew and accepted his son. Thanks for sharing and greatly appreciated, Andrej!! Another story enjoyed very much reading!! Geno

	Tuesday, 31 August 2010		29
	Hi Andrej just finishing reading "The Italian Brothers enjoyed Corporal, Tano and Maso story but didn't really get into Enrico story. also finish reading The odd couple. that was such a cute love story. I really enjoyed all the chapters. reading more comments to see what I should read next. thank you for making the stories. one thing I like besides the sex is the story. it is so interesting leading up to the deed. bye for now joey ; )

	Tuesday, 27 April 2010		28
	Hi Hey, I've read your novel "The Italian Brothers" it was excellent... beyond excellent, it was out of this world. The love and the lust was balanced equally and the way the story tied was just awesome. You sir, have a great gift. Keep writing, so I can keep jacking :P

	Saturday, 10 February 2007		27
	I have read 2 of your novels thus far "The Choice" and "The Corporal". Both very nice. Some one has a working knowledge of history and geography. Also the characters are believable... not tooo over the top... Hugely endowed... strikingly drop dead gorgeous... You know the Harlequin Fabio type. This is why I cant get into str8 romance novels. Fabio look alikes do nothing for me. Give the bear, lumberjack... you get the picture. Also its not just about fucking. Imagine actual relationships and conversation... now there's a twist! So why are you not writing novels and selling them at the bookstores? There is a market out there. Please keep up the good work and I will continue to give you my feedback. I'm not always able to get to the computer so there may be a synapse till I get back with you. Thanks again... your fan... nursetracy

	Wednesday, 17 January 2007		26
	Andrej: several years ago I read one of your stores. I couldn't remember the name of it, however it was the most interesting, exciting, passionate, and spellbinding story I had read in my 50 years in pursuit of worthy gay literature. I wanted very much to read it again. After pursuing your list of stories, I found what I was looking for: The Italy Brother's Trilogy. It was as good this time as the first time I read it. The characters are so well developed that I think I could have recognized Enzo Rota had I met him on the street. I live in a small valley by the sea in the southern party of California where there are many Enzo Rotas - mostly illegal workers from Mexico, but very much like the Enzo that you portrayed in you story. I often watch the young ones working in the fields, and think of how they might have fit into your story. Thank you for the many hours of pleasure your writing has given me. Regards Charles

	Saturday, 29 July 2006		25
	Dear Andrej; I had read most of your stories on nifty. I think my very favorite is the first part of the "Italian Brothers" trilogy; I found the character of Enzo one of the best drawn portraits in this genre of litterature. I read it several times and enjoyed each one as if it was the first. Thank you for many hours of enjoyable reading. Thanks again. abra

	Sunday, 21 May 2006		24
	Thanks. I read the intro to your trilogy "The Italian Brothers", and was impressed with the quality of your writing. Far beyond what one is used to on Nifty site, and it whetted my appetite for more. I am, perhaps, somewhat demanding - I was a teacher of literature and writing for over forty years, retired now. I look forward to enjoying your fiction. Peace, Pat

	Monday, 13 March 2006		23
	Dear Andrej, Your brilliant erotic stories on the website have held my interest for weeks now. I first read "Nunc Dimittis", a wonderful novel with well-drawn characters and some of the best male erotic writing I've read anywhere. The naturalness with which you approach the protagonist's, Andrea's, homosexual nature is truly inspiring, like nothing I've ever read before. Then I read "Goldfinch", also fascinating and even more evocative of a culture I'm not familar with. Again, the homoerotic content seems perfectly natural and fully in tune with the novel's context. I've just finished reading, "Italy Brothers 1 - The Corporal." It's by far my favorite of the three. The main character, Enzo, is brilliantly etched and his relationship with Ruggiero is written with such clear passion. The exciting and chaotic historical atmosphere of 19th Century Italy seems entirely realistic and the story moves forward with a steady pace. As in the other works I read, the erotic content seems natural and beautiful. I am amazed at the English translation because it's fully correct yet retains some of the beautiful cadence of the Italian language. Andrej, it seems to me that you have much in common with George Quaintance. He expressed his sexuality by visual means in his appealing paintings. You have done the same thing in writing - treating the homosexual experience as natural and beautiful with little regard for society's condemnations. The ultimate test of male erotic writing is does it give you a hardon. Your stories most certainly do! But beyond that you have instilled the sexual with a spiritual and romantic beauty that I've read nowhere else. Your style is unique - clear, straightforward and honest, but rich in heart-felt humanity. It is far above the pornographic. It's true erotica. I'm recommending your website and your stories to all my gay and bisexual male friends. Sincerely, John

	Sunday, 16 October 2005		22
	Dear Andrej, I have seen your story about Dr. Enrico on nifty, and have read the first four chapters. (Very good, it is.) I thought I would go to your website and read more there; I noticed that it was posted on Shelf #2. As I said, it is a great story - and i can't wait to read the whole thing. Alastair

	Saturday, 8 October 2005		21
	I have been quite pleased with your style of writing. I have read the first two books of the Italian Brothers trilogy and couldn't easily stop reading, to go to bed. The character development is great and there is absolutely no problem, as far as I'm concerned, with the English. There is a little bit of the italian flavor in the accent that ads greatly to the story. You are a great story teller keep up the good work. Jerry

	Monday, 3 October 2005		20
	Dear Andrej, I have read "The Italian Brothers" stories on Nifty, "The Corporal", & "Tano And Maso" were great and I'm happy to see "Enrico Piccin" is now started on Nifty. That was why I originally went to your site hoping to find "Enrico Piccin" in English. The site is terrific. I did read "I, The President's Son" and liked it also. Jerry

	Monday, 19 September 2005		19
	I have enjoyed reading your recent update on Nifty "the Italian Brothers". Thanks for the enjoyment the recent episode of the story, looking forward to the next episode, I would be grateful if you could read more of your stories as seen on your website. Many thanks Ian Ps - Your website is excellent, really enjoyed looking through it.

	Sunday, 18 September 2005		18
	Hi Andre, I really enjoy your historical stories "Italian Brothers". Please keep up the good work. Steve

	Wednesday, 7 September 2005		17
	Dear Andrej I am reading Tano and Maso, which I found in the nifty.org website, and I am enjoying it very much. I am particularly enjoying your stories because I lived in Italy when I was quite young and, while I don't speak Italian very well any more, I am finding the Italian sound of the way you put words together to be very charming. love K.

	Wednesday, 24 August 2005		16
	Hi there! I want to thank you for the story Italian Brothers 1, The Corporal! I enjoyed the story very much. Right now, I am reading Italian Brothers 2, Tano & Maso. Thanks a million! I wish you all the best. I am convinced that you should be included in my list of favourite authors! Hugs! Leo from Canada

	Thursday, 20 July 2004		15
	Andrej, Infamous Trade! It is another Great tale of yours. I have Enjoyed your Beautiful tales for years. Ever since I hooked up to the internet & found your first stories on Nifty I have loved them. I then discovered your web site & began my liking & respecting you as a man not just an Authour. I have so much respect & admiration for you. I was So happy to read about you & Matt falling in love. I pray & wish, you both, True Happiness Forever! You have 112 stories. 76 are not translated into English yet. I have read all 36 translated into English more than once. I can't wait until more of the 76 are translated. Each of your Beautiful adventures has taught me something valuable. My favourite is Italian Brothers 1 The Corporal. The love between Enzo & Ruggiero is just full of such passion, devotion, loyalty, innocence, humility, strength & weakness. I have read this Love story 5 times. I have other favourites as well. I love Chipi, Dear Eugenio, I, The President's Son, King of Sitges, 7 Brothers For Mel Baxter, Snot Boy & We Are Presumed To Be Enemies. In Snot Boy & Chipi I love the role or power reversal of the two main characters. I just love that it doesn't affect there love for each other. I think we all dream & long for True Love & I had that for 15 years. Your romances touch my heart & soul. I know that your writings have been translated by a number of different people & now Matt. If I may be so bold as to mention that you always had them translated with that certain amount of "broken English." This adds a foreign & allusive quality to your romantic adventures. For me, a Canadian, it enhances the romance. Your web page is Absolutely Fantastic. I now visit the Hunger Site everyday to in my small way help. I found that while exploring your web site. While trying to bring an end to my email, to you before I bore you, maybe my Favourite tale is you & Matt finding each other. That is ironic but maybe your true life romance & meeting of two souls is the Best. Thank you Andrej for Many & Many hours of Learning & Enjoyment. I will continue reading your stories new & old. You are a Bright light in my life. Now you & Matt are also a Bright light in my life. Ciao. Gary

	Thursday, 24 May 2001		14
	Andrej, Just wanted to drop you a quick note and say that I loved your writing. The Corporal had me in tears by the end, you wrote it with such great passion... especially over the infidelity and then regaining the trust, albeit through having to almost die to prove it. My husband, has only read the first 5 chapters and already is fighting me for time on the computer to read the rest... He may get it, only if I don't get to it first. LMAO I can't wait to read the second book, Tano and Maso. I love the reading. Are these downloadable, a friend of mine emailed over The Corporal. If it is please, send me the link to it. I just wanted you to know that someone appreciated it and was truly moved to tears by it. I am also of Sicilian heritiage, my mother's family is from Palermo. Ciao David

	Tuesday, 4 July 2000		13
	Dear Andrej: When I first read The Corporal, my heart and my soul were captured by the sheer romantic power of your narrative. As I sat at my computer I wept and I laughed as your tale wrapped its warm arms around my own wounded heart and squeezed it with the love of your own spirit, a creative spirit which can only find its nativity in the soul of one who has lived the pain and the joys depicted in your tale. Having been an executive in "religious Christian" publishing for 16 years, the skill with which you practice your craft shook me to the root of my very being. You know your audience well; its needs, its passions, its fears. You not only took us to live and love in a time and place beyond ourselves, but caused us to reexamine those loves and fears which we all harbor deep within us. Then, when I read The President's Son, your pen touched my heart even deeper. Many years ago I simultaneously played the roles of both you and your father as I tried to deny myself and my own identity. The loneliness I felt as a gay youth deep in denial, but desperately in love and lust with most of my male friends, as I still claimed in my heart that I was the same as everyone else around me. That I was the perfect example of a well bread youth, intent on working in the church for the betterment of mankind. Then, getting married, I succeeded in betraying myself for some abstract ideals, as I moved to ** to accept a position in religious publishing. There I finally came to discover that who I was could never be changed, I was a lover of life in all of its beauty, especially men. The life of denial and deceit slowly came to an agonizing halt, eventually leading to my own exile to the insignificant town of ***, ostracized from my church, divorced from my wife and estranged from my children. I was left totally devoid of a true personal identity which I could cling to and say to the world, "I am Me." This last two years I have wasted away as I dutifully mourned my own death. Finally I have reached that point in my journey, while reading your life's story, where I have begun to debate openly with myself, asking if I should accept my own spiritual death and allow my metamorphic rebirth in another county, culture or beautiful pair of loving arms. Yes, Andrej, your life's panorama has affected me deeply. Although the embassy parties I attended were small, and the intrigues of spying and betrayal within the church were minor, I too, found myself wondering from continent to continent in my own desperate search for freedom. I can only pray that, using your life as an example I shall soon gain the courage to relocate to either Thailand, China, Ghana or some other distant land where a support group is waiting for me, begging me to reclaim my life and end this painful exile. In the doing, reach out to find a courageous man who would allow me to truly love him. The last two years have left me with only occasional contacts with my family, and one friend back home at the university. All keeping themselves at a safe arms length, just in case they prove unable to persuade me to renounce my gay identity. Life is now passing me by as I slowly recover from the many years of playing the role your father as I tried to deny myself before God, church, family and finally myself. Thank you, Andrej, for reawakening in me the hope that all of us must hold close to our breasts in order to survive the cruel and hostile civilization in which we find ourselves. Thank you for blowing the sweet perfume of love's eternal roses across my soul once again. I anxiously await your other stories as they are translated into English. Yours affectionate reader, Paul

	Monday, 5 June 2000		12
	Andrej, I can only imagine how much time and effort it must take to translate a long story into another language and maintain the feeling of the original. I was very impressed with your translation of "The Corporal." While the selection of many words were not exactly the ones which might have been expected had the story been written originally in English, they were never-the-less very descriptive and added a flavor which I think enhanced the story very much. BTW, I absolutely fell in love with Enzo and Ruggiero. I also enjoyed the your lesson in geography and Italian history. I think stories are much more interesting when based on real places and events. In fact, because of your story I am going to look for some books by the public library on that very interesting time in Italian history. Thanks again for your generosity. Chuck

	Wednesday, 31 May 2000		11
	Dear Mr. Koymasky, I just finished reading your novel, Italian Brothers - The Corporal and thought it was one of the best pieces of gay literature I have ever read. Thank you for posting it on the Internet and for the considerable effort of translate it into English. Your writing style makes for very comfortable and enjoyable reading. I only wish that English translations of Volumes 2 and 3 were available. Perhaps some day you or someone who appreciates your work as much as I do will find the time to do that. Best wishes. Chuck

	Thurday, 20 April 2000		10
	Dear Andrej, I have almost completed The Corporal, and like most all of your stories I've read so far, it was very well written and wonderfully engaging. Needless to say, I'm anxious to read parts II and III of the trilogy. Are there any active plans to translate them? I often wish I could read them in their native Italian, as I'm certain that the stories flow best in the idiom of your native tongue. A sincere thank you for your writing and for the love you share with us all, Robert San Francisco

	Wednesday, 5 April 2000		9
	I have just completed reading, "The Corporal", having finished "Nunc Dimittis" a few days ago. I read both your stories with tears in my eyes, enraptured by your depiction of the characters battle to love and be loved. I would like to thank you for the pleasure you have giving me while reading these beautiful stories. I am 53 years old and alone. I have been unfortunate in love as I have never been able to find somebody that I can love who also loves me. Partly, because in my younger days it was impossible to be open about my true inclination and later in life, though most of my friends now know I am gay, I still live an almost completly straight life style. Your stories have awakened my desire for true love and though it is probally too late for me, I intend to try harder to find someone with whom I can share at least my later years. How, I don't know but I must try before it really is too late. I hope your younger readers think hard about what true love really is, as depicted by your stories, and the pleasure to be gained from it. Perhaps then they won't end up old and lonely with many sexual conquests behind them but never having really experienced love. Yours David

	Tuesday, 21 March 2000		8
	I found the first 5 chapters of "The Corporal" at the Nifty Archives then followed your link to your homepages. I am incredibly impressed with what you have done - I regard your pages as excellent! Thank you for making all this available. Oh, I hope some more stories are translated to English soon ; ) joe

	Monday, 20 March 2000		7
	Hello there : ) I just had to write to you. I spent the last weekend reading your novel The Corporal. I loved it, it made me laugh and cry. Thank you very much for giving me such a pleasant time. I hope you will translate all your novels to english and I can hardly wait until it's done. I am about to start reading two of your novels now, "akim" and "kea". And I am really looking forward to it. I am 56 yrs and live in Norway. And again: thank you for writing so lovely. Rocambole

	Sunday, 19 March 2000		6
	My dear friend, I read Chipi this weekend. It is such a splendid story. Although unlike the "Italian Brothers," it is futuristic rather than historical, it felt just as real, and I was once again amazed by your wonderful writing and imagination. Telepathy, how cool is that! And how I wish if I could one day communicate with my lover like that! But then, how did love happen for Chipi? It was through strength and intelligence and bravery, and above all, sheer determination that he finally won the heart of his Klare, but it was also perhaps destiny that made him fall in love with Klare... I enjoyed the story immensely, especially the dream-like ending, so different from any other stories, yet love is what makes them equally beautiful. At one point, I was almost tempted to ask you which one is your favorite story, but I soon came to the realization that it would be like asking a father which one is his favorite child. It is a question without an answer. Even for me, I love all of your stories, even if I feel personally more moved and touched by "His Foot in Too Many Shoes" and "Italian Brothers," I really do love all of them, and it will be very very hard for me to say which one is absolutely my favorite. They are all different, but equally beautiful, in their own ways, even some shorter, less moving ones. There is not a single story that I have read so far which did not inspire or touch or simply amuse me in some way. I simply feel they are different windows of life. With love, Matt

	Saturday, 18 March 2000		5
	Hallo, I just want to report on the following. I downloaded The Corporal from your web-site, read all parts of it and wish to say: Thank you. You gave in the context of a gay novel some history of Italy. The story, in my opinion, was well planned, written and had sufficient sex in it. Most writers of gay novels have only interest in the sexual encounters, but your stories have more than that. Kind regards and please keep up the good works. Thanks again. Martinus

	Saturday, 18 March 2000		4
	Dear Andrej; Thanks again for an Excellent tale. I thoroughly enjoyed "Italian Brothers 1, The Corporal." As with your other stories I experienced so many emotions. I also recently read, "7 Brothers For Mel Baxter", "Chipi-A.D.2574", "I, The President' Son". Your tales are very much like pieces of art. Thank you for many hours of pure enjoyment. I hope you are well and I look forward to all future writings of yours. Gary

	Tuesday, 14 March 2000		3
	Dear Andrej, I spent a very pleasant evening visiting your Web site last night. Your Web site is always so beautiful, so welcoming, and I feel right at home there. I felt that I was entering your house, a special place that belongs to you but opens to me, and I was there looking at you, observing you going about your daily activities, listening to your beautiful stories, and your views and opinions on things that matter to you... I loved the very informative piece about St. Patrick. I loved Jesse's response and was relieved to know that she (or he) finally understand to love oneself. I loved that short story by John Bloxam. It is a sad sad story, but so very beautiful and moving. It made my heart ache a great deal and I silently prayed that things like that will never happen again. I loved everything about your Web site, and I am happy to see the posting of the new stories "The Corporal", and "Love & Underworld's Story". I am pretty sure many many people will fall in love with these stories like I did. ""The Corporal"" is a true masterpiece, and I am not exaggerating. Love, Rich

	Tuesday, 14 March 2000		2
	My dearest Andrej, "Italian Brothers Book 1, The Corporal", is simply a masterpiece, there is really no other word that would be more appropriate to describe it. It is not just another deeply moving love story between two splendid men, the story is much more than that. To me, it is a story of emotions -- love, hate, happiness, sadness, anxiety, jealousy, sympathy, pride, joy... It is a story of relations -- friendship, companionship, family, love, and not only love between the two main characters, the love which Enzo's father has shown towards his son also moved me to tears; it is also a story of history -- everything is so real to me even though I knew the characters are entirely fictional. Not only did I learn a great deal about the history of Italy's unification, but I also felt I was actually taken back to that period of time, to the island of Sicily, and saw everything that happened with my own eyes. My dearest Andrej, how I wanted the story to go on after these 21 short chapters! I almost felt a certain sense of sadness as I finished reading the last word of the book, as if I was going to be parted from two of my most beloved friends. Yet at the same time, I felt a complete sense of serenity, of happiness, for the two lovers. Their union is complete, totally complete -- they are in each other's arms, and they feel at home, no matter wherever they are; they feel love as something concrete, tangible, as a part of themselves, like the air they are breathing, "like the blood that is impetuously flowing in their veins"; there is no more need to prove their love for each other, they have been through too much, separation, war, even life and death; and finally they are together, like on their first time, and that moment is "the longest, and shortest, and most beautiful moment" of their lives... Yes, I am really really happy for them, because I know that they have their entire lives in front of them. Sure, there will be troubles, but with love, they can survive anything and everything. Therefore, I know even the story has ended, I will always be able to see my beloved Enzo and Ruggiero right in front of my eyes. Their images has burned into my memory, and they will live on, inside my heart... Reading the story, I laughed and cried, again, and again, and in the process, I felt my heart was purified, I felt my spirit was uplifted. My dearest Andrej, your story not only taught me the true meaning of love, but also many many important lessons about life, about beauty, about the world around us. Each time I read it, I am discovering something new, and I am learning something new, and therefore, like a true masterpiece, you just never get tired of reading it. In reality, I love all of all your stories, from "I, the President's Son" to "Happy Christmas, Neil and Norman", from "If Something Called Destiny Exists" to "Epistolary", from "Black Clover" to "Life Begins at 25", from "Nunc dimittis" to "His Foot in Too Many Shoes", and "Snot Boy", "Dear Eugenio" ... none of them are alike, each is written in a different style, yet all are so beautiful. Each of your stories is a wonderful illustration of love, is a window to the world, I really would not be able to say which one is my favorite, because they are equally beautiful and splendid, in their own ways. Yet I have to say, even after reading all those other stories, the story of Enzo and Ruggiero still deeply moved my heart and my soul, and totally immersed me in the most powerful emotions of all -- love. Thank you, my dearest Andrej, but I know I will not be able to thank you enough, for having shown me a world and such beauty that I never knew existed; for having explained to me the true meaning of love, not only with words in these wonderfully written stories, but also with your heart and your love; for giving me hope and dreams as no one else ever did; for filling my life with warmth, and sunshine; and for making me a better man... Thank you again, although I know a thousands words can never express my gratitude inside. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. With all my love, Matthew

	Friday, 14 January 2000		1
	Andrej, "Italian Brothers I - The Corporal" is such a beautiful story! Long after I finished reading it, I can still picture that scene when Enzo and Ruggiero made love (and then after) on that wide bed, the sky, the cool breeze, the room, the big canopy bed, noises from far far away, everything, so harmonious, so beautiful, just as the love between our Enzo and Ruggerio. I feel I was literary right there, witnessing, or rather, experiencing the whole thing. It seems that I can see Ruggiero's smile when I close my eyes. What they said to each other, sometimes touched me and moved me so much, even to tears. It is not because I have a weak mind or I am so sensitive, it is just because I felt them with my own heart. I often feel so fortunate that because of your work, I was able to experience things that I would have never experienced. I felt enriched and uplifted, and all thanks to you, Andrej. Ciao, and giving you a strong hug, Love, Matt